The Separation From Nature: Implications On Human Well-Being And The Future Of Our Planet

ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Sarah Barnes (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Advisor
Jacqueline Ignatov

Abstract: Research suggests that the amount of time people spend outside is the lowest it has been in human history (Larson and Verma, 1999; Louv, 2008; Pergams and Zaradic, 2006). Spending time outside is valuable and plays a great importance in childhood development. However, the decline in time people spend in time is adversely affecting childhood development, human health, and well-being (Barker et al., 2014; Moffitt et al., 2010). Three questions focus my research. Why is spending time outside is crucial for human well-being and the well-being of our planet? What factors are driving the decline in human time spent in nature? What can we do to mend the gap between humans and nature?

Additional Information

Publication
Honors Project
Barnes, S. (2019). The Separation From Nature: Implications On Human Well-Being And The Future Of Our Planet. Unpublished Honors Thesis. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
Language: English
Date: 2019
Keywords
Environmentalism, Child development, Sustainability, Conservation, Well-being

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